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Benton, KY

Benton, KY.

Population: 19,941 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Benton, KY is $210,174 — down 6.0% over the past year. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, drought, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$210,174

Median home value

-6.0%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$210,174
1-year appreciation
-6.0%
3-year appreciation
+15.3%
5-year appreciation
+32.1%
10-year appreciation
+73.4%
All-time peak (2025-06)
$225,430
House Price Index (state)
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
86
Days to pending
46 days
New listings (monthly)
28

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Schools include
Central Elementary School, Benton Elementary School, Jonathan Elementary School, Marshall County High School, Sharpe Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, drought, earthquake, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
87.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
B.F. Goodrich (12.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Donelson National Battlefield (34 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Pirates Cove Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MARSHALL COUNTY HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+77 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
29.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,216
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
62.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,978
Average weekly wage
$1,229
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
98

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BentonState medianUS median
Median home value$210,174$169,157$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,216$921$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Benton, KY?
$210,174.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Benton, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, drought, earthquake, strongWind, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Benton, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Benton, KY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Benton, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Benton, KY?
10 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Benton, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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